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Which of the following layers protect us from meteor showers?

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Troposphere
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Mesosphere
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Exosphere
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Thermosphere
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Solution

The correct option is B Mesosphere
Meteors burn due to the friction of the Earth's atmosphere in Mesosphere. The temperature in Mesosphere drops as the height increases.

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